To Examine into the major works of
mythology and to investigate the meaning of mythology for
philosophers.The first cosmological models introduced by the
presocratics will be discussed. In a broader cultural context the
contribution of mythology to the development of philosophical thinking
will be examined. The roots of principles of the rational philosophical
mind
tried to be explored in mythological texts.

INSTRUCTIONAL OBJECTIVES

Knowledge gained

The participants learn the
relation of mythology to philosophy.

TEACHING MATERIAL

Major works of mythology, texts of
Greek, Roman and modern philosophers.

Assessment
and Evaluation

The
students will be graded according to one written midterm and one written
final exams.

Course Content

WEEKLY BASED
DETAILED COURSE CONTENTS

1. week

Cosmogony and Theogony in
Greek Mythology: Hesiod's Theogony and Cosmogony.